Posts from 2017

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Caring is free, and the return is immeasurable

by Mike Phillips

That’s right, caring is free, it costs you little more than your time. All things come full circle. What had become in the last decade a waterfall of “transactional sales” or “transactional buyers” has shifted. The internet was the great equalizer when it came to price shopping (especially in automotive). At first, it seems that shortcuts or […]

Childlike Perseverance (The FRONT #12)

by Mike Phillips

Childlike Perseverance, meaning you should try UNTIL… Perseverance is going until you complete a task. It is not trying, it is all about doing. Here are a few tips to get you to the end of your tasks! [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3N7-TPEkgA[/embedyt] Everyone faces challenges in life, but it’s not the obstacles that define us. Rather, it is […]

Consistency to Success (The FRONT #11)

by Mike Phillips

Consistency is one of the keys to success!! We have all heard “success leaves clues.” The biggest key to success, in my opinion, is consistency. So tonight I am spending a bit of time discussing a few key ways to stay consistent and accomplish more of your tasks! [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-7yC-8fRm0[/embedyt] Make a conscious decision to […]

Philadelphia and IS20G Recap (The Front #10)

by Mike Phillips

This is my recap last week from Philadelphia and The Internet Sales 20 Group Recap (#IS20G) This week I recap my trip to Philadelphia, PA for the Internet Sales 20 Group. This conference (or event) is hosted by Sean V. and Karen Bradley’s company Dealer Synergy. It was an excellent event. Hosted by great people. […]

Lourdes Dane – 03/03/2004 – 07/21/2017

by Mike Phillips

Today, we had to say goodbye to our “baby girl,” Lourdes. We got her when she was just a puppy, 7 weeks. Full of so much energy and love through the years. I cannot even begin to put into words the way that she touched our family. My wife more than anyone. She had wanted […]

Power In The Process (The FRONT #9)

by Mike Phillips

The process is the power, and there is power in the process of anything! I start off by discussing the sales process for handling a customer in person. Then  I chat for a few minutes about the phone and BDC process that we use to walk a customer through setting an appointment. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWGCiqTd82I[/embedyt] Keep […]

It’s The Off Hours That Make The Difference

by Mike Phillips

Yes, that’s right – it’s the off hours. The late nights, the early mornings. The extra credit that you get no extra recognition from, that is the work that makes the difference. My Facebook, recent Google searches, Instagram photos, Twitter feed… they are all flooded with hundreds, if not thousands of entrepreneurs. They all offer […]

Notes On Success (The FRONT #8)

by Mike Phillips

Here are several things I think make people successful! [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTboNPyHa3E[/embedyt] Successful people have fun! Laugh, enjoy life! Gain other peoples’ respect. Be positive, show your character and be awesome! Keep in mind, respect is earned, not given. Gain the appreciation of others. Invest your time and energy in other people and they will do […]

Make IMPACT today!

by Mike Phillips

Make IMPACT on others, lead them today! My ride to work today. A bit of Saturday inspiration hit me. So I figured I would share it. This is all about LEADERSHIP. If you are a manager, keep doing the things that got you into management in the first place. So often, once people get the promotion, […]

My brain is expired but I’m inspired.

by Mike Phillips

Here is just a little chat on my ride home tonight. I spent the past week in Philadelphia at the Internet Sales 20 Group. It was really a great conference. So tonight, I am just spending time talking about my inspiration, fire, and the recent trip to Philly. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99p2iEoLDeM[/embedyt] I’m glad that I had a busy, but […]